Recent content by clownshoes

It really depends on what you use it for (the GPU is sufficient if you aren't doing any strenuous graphical work / gaming at the native resolution). You actually can upgrade the CPU, memory and hard drive, but the GPU is soldered to the logic board (the iMac uses a mobile GPU). As I said...

Minus the display? That's like saying "minus the engine, you can build an ultralight that will smoke an F-15." That's a $2200 display by itself, and the whole reason somebody would buy the computer in the first place. I'd be the first to say that Apple has been jerking customers around a little...

Is there a release date on the Dell U3415W in the US? I was originally under the impression that it was going to be released in December. Is there a shortage or something (given that they've released them in other countries already)?

It really is a shame. This unfortunately ends up happening to a lot of honest companies with good intentions. I remember when newegg had a "no questions asked" return policy, free 3 day shipping on all orders and BY FAR the best prices around. The huge increase in competition has really hurt...

Yeah, I wouldn't use this PSU for a crossfire 290x setup. I have a dual 290X system along with a 4930k and under full load, the system pulls over 800W at the wall. Granted, my system is overclocked and also has a water loop in it but even at stock clocks, I think you're cutting it too close...

If you plan on doing any overclocking, 660W is probably cutting it a bit too close. If you don't plan on overclocking and don't have too much going on with components (e.g. a bunch of extra hard drives or water cooling), then I think you'll be fine with 660W. Check out some reviews for power...

Seasonic Platinum 660W Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151121&cm_re=seasonic_platinum_660w-_-17-151-121-_-Product $124.99 plus $30 off with promo code: EMCWPWF54 and an additional $25.00 mail in rebate = $69.99. An awesome price on an awesome PSU...

Seems like a solid price but I'm not sure what these have been going for lately given the release of the 850. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147194&cm_re=samsung_840_pro-_-20-147-193-_-Product Anyway, it's discounted $140.00 when you add it to your cart. Use...

The AX860i is a fantastic PSU. A previous system of mine had an AX760i and I'm using an AX1200i in my current system. The voltage regulation and efficiency of these PSUs is the best I've experienced. The only thing that bothers me about these units is the POS fan Corsair uses (seriously...

Seasonic Platinum 1000W marked down to $199.99 at newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151105&cm_re=seasonic_platinum-_-17-151-105-_-Product Use promo code EMCPBHG29 for an additional $30 off + a $20 mail-in-rebate on top of that which brings it to $149.99...

I've been pretty busy with school so I haven't had a chance to test all the features yet. Hoping to try out the sniper button and play around with the weights a bit this weekend if time allows.

Thanks, I appreciate the responses. I think you're right Yiffy. I was going off the specs online (actual PSU is at a friends house) and never really considered that it wasn't modular (been awhile since I've used a non-modular PSU). I feel like quite a dunce right now... anyway, I guess I'll...

I reluctantly accepted a G502 Proteus Core from Logitech when I opened an RMA for an issue I was having with my G500s (apparently the G500s is discontinued so they offered me a G502 instead). I say reluctantly because I'm a long time MX518 user and the G502 looks quite different. Long story...

I have a regular Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid (same keyboard / OEM as FILCO only with Cooler Master branding) with MX Blue switches and it's the best keyboard I've ever owned. Cooler Master recently released the Quickfire Rapid-i which adds backlighting and an ARM processor. It's available...

I'm throwing together a system with some old parts and want to try to use a Seasonic S12-430 to power a 6870. The S12-430 only came with a single PCI-E power cable and the 6870 requires 2 of them though. I have a spare PCI-E cable from a Seasonic X750 but wanted to double check before using it...